Cimarron School District
School District · Cimarron, New Mexico
Avg Rating
7.4
out of 10
Schools
6
2 elem, 2 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$23,214
Student-Teacher Ratio
8.3:1
Avg Rating
7.4
out of 10
Schools
6
2 elem, 2 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$23,214
Student-Teacher Ratio
8.3:1
Evaluating Cimarron?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Cimarron as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
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Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Cimarron Middle
Cimarron · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Cimarron Elementary
Cimarron · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Cimarron High
Cimarron · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
New Mexico rank
#20 of 88
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+1.2
above New Mexico avg
Per-pupil spending
$23,214
+$4,243 vs New Mexico median
District size
366 students
Smaller than New Mexico median
The short answer
Cimarron ranks #20 of 88 New Mexico districts by overall school rating. Cimarron's schools with real test data average 7.4/10 across 6 schools. Its top-rated schools are Cimarron Middle (8.8/10), Cimarron Elementary (8.2/10), and Cimarron High (6.9/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Cimarron
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (6 of 6). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cimarron Middle | 8.8 / 10 |
| 2 | Cimarron Elementary | 8.2 / 10 |
| 3 | Cimarron High | 6.9 / 10 |
| 4 | Eagle Nest Middle | 6.8 / 10 |
| 5 | Eagle Nest Elementary | 6.8 / 10 |
| 6 | Moreno Valley High | 6.8 / 10 |
See all 6 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Cimarron
Cimarron is a Cimarron, New Mexico school district serving 6 schools. The district educates 366 students with a student-teacher ratio of 8.3:1. The district invests $23,214 per student annually.
With an average rating of 7.4/10, Cimarron is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Cimarron Middle, which has a composite score of 8.8/10.
In standardized testing, Cimarron students show an average math proficiency of 33.4% and ELA proficiency of 53.8%.
The district includes 2 elementary schools , 2 middle schools , and 2 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Cimarron, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Cimarron with test data.
Schools in Cimarron
6 schools Elementary Schools 2
Middle Schools 2
High Schools 2
District Details
- State
- New Mexico
- City
- Cimarron
- Total Enrollment
- 366
- Teachers (FTE)
- 44
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Cimarron?
Cimarron has 6 schools in total — 2 elementary, 2 middle, and 2 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Cimarron?
The average composite rating for Cimarron is 7.4/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Cimarron?
Cimarron spends $23,214 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Cimarron?
The average student-teacher ratio in Cimarron is 8.3:1.
What is the top-rated school in Cimarron?
Cimarron Middle is the highest-rated school in Cimarron with a composite score of 8.8/10.
What are the test scores in Cimarron?
Across schools in Cimarron with test data, the average math proficiency is 33.4% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 53.8%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Cimarron compare to other districts in New Mexico?
Cimarron has an average school rating of 7.4/10 across 6 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in New Mexico by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 7.4/10
- Math Proficiency
- 33.4%
- ELA Proficiency
- 53.8%
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, New Mexico Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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